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DevOps Engineer - active DV clearance or SC clearance Contract: 6 months initial Rate: £600-£850 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid Clearance: Active eSC or DV required A leading partner within the Intelligence Communityis seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact, secure environments supporting critical national infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain DevOps pipelines in secure environments Automate infrastructure and deployment processes Work closely with development and operations teams to improve system reliability and scalability Support containerisation and orchestration initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Ansible for configuration management Proficiency in Bash Scripting Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Helm Experience working with OpenShift environments Strong understanding of DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines Mandatory Requirements Active eSC or DV clearance (essential - cannot be sponsored) Proven experience working within secure or government environments Additional Information Competitive daily rate: £600-£850 (Inside IR35) Hybrid working model Immediate start preferred DevOps Engineer - active DV clearance or SC clearance

(SC Cleared) Infrastructure Deployment Engineer - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to 75,000 Are you an Infrastructure Deployment Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in secure, mission-critical environments? We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a highly skilled technical team delivering secure infrastructure and software capabilities for projects that directly support the UK's national security. You'll work alongside architects and technical consultants to design, deploy and support solutions across long-term programmes where quality, security and innovation are paramount. This is an opportunity to work on genuinely meaningful projects, deploying modern infrastructure into highly secure, air-gapped environments where your work will have real-world impact. What you'll be doing Designing, building and deploying infrastructure into secure Linux and Windows environments. Deploying and configuring applications using Kubernetes, OpenShift or Quadlet. Developing deployment automation using Python and Bash. Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and software deployment issues. Designing secure solutions that protect confidentiality, integrity and availability. Working closely with clients to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions. Producing technical documentation and presenting designs during technical reviews. Reviewing infrastructure designs and ensuring solutions meet security and compliance requirements. What we're looking for You'll ideally have experience with: Kubernetes, OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms. Python and Bash scripting. Linux administration (Windows experience also beneficial). Deploying into secure or air-gapped environments. Networking fundamentals including firewalls and secure communications. Infrastructure troubleshooting and iterative development. Designing secure infrastructure solutions from documented requirements. Communicating technical concepts to both engineers and stakeholders. Desirable experience includes: Ansible or Terraform. Network device configuration. Vulnerability management tools such as Nessus. Secure hosting platforms and privacy-focused infrastructure. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and hold British nationality. Applicants with multiple nationalities are welcome but these must be declared during the application process. If you're looking for technically challenging work where you'll solve complex problems, work with modern infrastructure technologies and contribute to projects of national importance, we'd love to hear from you. (SC Cleared) Infrastructure Deployment Engineer - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to 75,000

Project Manager (DV Security Clearance) Position Description At CGI, we help shape the future of critical national security and defence programmes through innovative technology, trusted partnerships, and high-performing teams. We are looking for a DV Cleared Project Manager (Senior Consultant) to lead the successful delivery of complex workstreams supporting a Site Reliability Engineering function within a highly secure environment. In this role, you will play a key part in driving delivery excellence, enabling collaboration across technical and business teams, and ensuring impactful outcomes for our clients. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of delivery, contribute fresh ideas, and develop your career within a supportive and inclusive organisation committed to making a lasting difference. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. The role is expected to be based on client site 5 days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination, governance, and delivery of multiple workstreams supporting a Site Reliability Engineering capability operating across several product teams. You will work closely with technical specialists, product owners, programme leadership, and client stakeholders to ensure delivery objectives are achieved, risks are managed effectively, and priorities remain aligned with business outcomes. You will be trusted to drive delivery momentum, introduce continuous improvements to ways of working, and provide clear governance and reporting across a complex and highly secure environment. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help create the conditions for successful delivery while supporting innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. Key responsibilities: Lead & Coordinate delivery across multiple SRE and product teams Develop & Maintain project plans, roadmaps, milestones, and reporting artefacts Facilitate & Drive agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement Manage & Mitigate delivery risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and escalations Engage & Influence technical teams, stakeholders, and programme leadership Monitor & Report delivery performance through dashboards, governance packs, and executive reporting Optimise & Improve delivery processes, governance frameworks, and operating models Support & Enable resource planning, capacity management, forecasting, and prioritisation Manage & Track project budgets, financial forecasts, and planning activities Maintain & Enhance Jira boards, Confluence documentation, and management information reporting Ensure & Uphold governance, compliance, and delivery standards within a secure environment Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience delivering complex technology projects and programmes within secure government, defence, intelligence, or national security environments. You will combine strong project management expertise with agile delivery knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams and priorities while maintaining governance and delivery excellence. Essential qualifications and experience: Active DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance Proven experience delivering complex technology programmes and projects as a Project Manager Strong experience working within defence, intelligence, government, or national security environments Excellent knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies Demonstrable experience managing cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders Strong capability in risk, dependency, issue, and governance management Experience using Jira, Confluence, and delivery reporting tools Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to drive accountability and delivery across multiple workstreams Desirable experience: Experience supporting SRE, DevOps, Cloud, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure teams Knowledge of IT Service Management and operational delivery practices Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and resource planning Familiarity with government delivery frameworks and secure delivery environments Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Fulltime on site role in London MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY Up to 100,000 basic salary A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer fulltime in London on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Windows Operations Engineer - DV Cleared (Contract) Role Description We are seeking a Windows Operations Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimise an operations platform and Windows domain environment. This role will handle day-to-day support and administrative operations, including user/group provisioning, incident management, OS and application patching, certificate rotations, and terminal installation and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will contribute to project-based initiatives that enhance the platform's usability, reliability and security. Responsibilities ? Handle ticket-based incident management and service requests. ? Perform administration, including user/group provisioning, terminal installation/rebuilds, OS and application patching, and certificate rotations. ? Maintain, secure, debug, and improve the operations infrastructure. ? Deliver project-based platform improvements and perform administration in line with user-base priorities. ? Produce and maintain operational documentation and share knowledge regarding processes and the Windows domain. Minimum Qualifications (MQs) ? Experience with Windows desktop and server administration (including Active Directory, Hyper-V and MECM/WSUS) ? Experience in support desk operations ? Enterprise Linux administration Must hold security clearance to the Developed Vetting (DV) level Location: Farnborough (on-site) Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Fulltime on site role in Cheltenham MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY Up to 100,000 basic salary A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer fulltime in London on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Security Platform Engineer - DV Cleared (contract) Locations: London/Corsham/Farnborough As a Security Platform Engineer, you will play a role in designing, building, and managing cloud-native security platforms with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes-based environments. You'll be at the intersection of security and engineering, developing scalable tooling, automating security controls, and enabling robust detection and response capabilities across our cloud infrastructure. This is a hands-on, engineering-centric role that requires deep technical expertise in cloud environments, Kubernetes security, and platform automation. Responsibilities ? Deploy, configure, and manage cloud security platform tools and technologies, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). ? Develop and implement security monitoring and logging strategies. ? Investigate and analyse security incidents, including identifying root causes, determining the scope of impact, and taking appropriate containment and remediation actions. ? Perform forensic analysis to identify and investigate suspicious activity. ? Automate security tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Preferred Qualifications (PQs) ? Certifications in Security (eg, GSEC, CISSP, CISM, OSCP). ? Experience with Kubernetes threat detection and anomaly detection. ? Familiarity with service mesh security concepts (eg, Istio, Linkerd) and workload identity. ? Background in detection engineering, logging pipeline development, or SIEM tuning in containerised environments. ? Contributions to security-focused open-source projects or internal security platform toolin Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Network Operations Engineer - DV CLEARANCE REQUIRED Locations: London, Hampshire, or Wiltshire. Your work will bridge cloud native infrastructure engineering and platform networking, working on both traditional underlay networking and software defined networking within a Kubernetes architecture. You will be the glue that keeps containerised, and cloud-hosted services up and running, responsible for configuring and maintaining cloud platform infrastructure, virtual networking resources, and automation workflows from inception to optimisation. Responsibilities ? Engage and improve the operations and implementation of secure cloud platform network systems. ? Maintain, secure, and debug cross-cluster communications in an air-gapped kubernetes infrastructure. ? Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, and evolve systems by implementing changes that improve network reliability, security and performance. Minimum Qualifications (MQs) ? Experience with supporting, troubleshooting and implementing resilient, secure networks using a wide range of technologies. ? 3-5 years of experience with IP Networking, multi-tenant Wide Area Networks, L2-L7 network protocols, and Border Gateway Protocol. ? Experience directing field operation technicians, engineers, and extended workforces in a telecommunications environment. ? 3-5 years of experience with Linux systems administration or kubernetes. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Network Operations Engineer - Locations can be London, Farnborough or Corsham Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work across traditional networking and cloud-native technologies, maintaining air-gapped Kubernetes environments, improving network performance, and driving automation across critical platforms. The position is ideal for an experienced Network Operations Engineer with strong networking, Kubernetes, and Linux expertise who enjoys solving complex technical challenges within secure environments. Network Operations Engineer Responsibilities Configure, maintain, and optimise secure cloud platform network infrastructure. Support air-gapped Kubernetes environments and maintain secure cross-cluster communications. Implement network changes that improve reliability, resilience, security, and performance. Troubleshoot complex networking and platform issues across cloud-native environments. Support Layer 2 to Layer 7 networking technologies, BGP, and multi-tenant WAN environments. Develop and maintain automation to improve operational efficiency and platform scalability. Work closely with engineering teams to support production Kubernetes workloads. Participate in an on-call support rota and resolve operational incidents. Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Network Operations Engineer Skills and Experience Active DV Clearance and UK nationality. Strong experience supporting secure network operations within enterprise environments. Three to five years' experience with IP Networking, Layer 2 to Layer 7 protocols, BGP, and multi-tenant WAN environments. Three to five years' experience with Linux systems administration or Kubernetes. Experience supporting air-gapped Kubernetes environments and cross-cluster networking. Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts and production Kubernetes platforms. Experience with CNI technologies such as Cilium and Service Mesh technologies such as Istio would be advantageous. Experience with MPLS Layer 3 VPNs or cloud-native networking technologies is desirable. Experience automating infrastructure using Git, Bash, or Python. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience working within telecommunications or highly secure operational environments. Willingness to work on site in London, Hampshire, or Wiltshire and participate in an on-call rota. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Windows Operations Engineer - Locations can be London, Farnborough or Corsham Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work closely with technical teams to provide operational support, infrastructure administration, and project delivery across Windows and enterprise environments. The position is ideal for an experienced Windows Operations Engineer with strong Microsoft infrastructure skills and a proactive approach to operational excellence. Windows Operations Engineer Responsibilities Manage and support secure Windows desktop and server environments. Handle incident management and service requests through the support ticketing system. Perform user and group provisioning within Active Directory. Complete terminal installations, rebuilds, and Workstation support activities. Deliver operating system and application patching. Perform certificate rotations and support security compliance activities. Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise the Windows operations platform. Support project-based infrastructure improvements that enhance usability, resilience, and security. Produce and maintain operational documentation and technical procedures. Share knowledge and support continuous improvement across the operations team. Windows Operations Engineer Skills and Experience Active DV Clearance and UK nationality. Strong Windows desktop and Windows Server administration experience. Excellent knowledge of Active Directory administration. Experience administering Hyper-V environments. Experience with MECM or WSUS for software deployment and patch management. Experience working within Service Desk or IT Operations environments. Enterprise Linux administration experience. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work Full time on site in Farnborough. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Security Platform Engineer - Locations can be London, Farnborough or Corsham Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work closely with platform engineers, security specialists, and cloud teams to deliver resilient, secure, and highly automated cloud infrastructure. The position is ideal for an experienced Security Platform Engineer with strong Kubernetes security expertise and a passion for cloud-native security engineering. Security Platform Engineer Responsibilities Design, deploy, configure, and manage cloud security platforms and tooling. Implement and maintain SIEM, IDS, and IPS technologies. Develop security monitoring, logging, and detection capabilities across Kubernetes environments. Investigate, analyse, and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation. Perform forensic investigations into suspicious activity and security events. Automate security workflows and operational processes using Scripting and Infrastructure as Code. Support Kubernetes platform security, workload isolation, RBAC, and network policies. Participate in an on-call rota to support security incidents and operational resilience. Security Platform Engineer Skills and Experience Active DV Clearance and UK nationality. Minimum five years' experience within Security Engineering, DevSecOps, or Platform Engineering. Strong experience securing Kubernetes environments, including RBAC, workload isolation, and network policies. Experience with Kubernetes observability tools such as Falco, Prometheus, and Grafana. Strong Scripting skills using Python, Go, or Bash. Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools including Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD. Experience deploying and supporting SIEM, IDS, and IPS technologies. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and incident response skills. Experience with Kubernetes threat detection, anomaly detection, Istio, Linkerd, or workload identity would be advantageous. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or OSCP would be beneficial. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Fulltime on site role in Manchester MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY Up to 100,000 basic salary A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer fulltime in London on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Fulltime on site role in Ipswich MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY Up to 100,000 basic salary A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer fulltime in London on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is integral to enhancing and securing modern technology platforms, ensuring the protection of critical national infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver engineering platform capabilities that facilitate building, testing, securing, and deploying services in a highly automated, CI/CD-driven environment. Design, implement, and evolve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent, reliable, and repeatable delivery processes across multiple teams and services. Embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices to drive standardisation and scalability. Integrate security controls into engineering workflows, ensuring services are secure by design. Support and enable engineering teams by providing guidance, tooling, and best practices. Continuously optimise automation, identifying opportunities to remove repetitive manual tasks and improve the developer experience. Collaborate across development, security, and operations to promote end-to-end ownership of services. Maintain and improve engineering tooling and platforms, including source-code control systems, build systems, artifact repositories, and deployment frameworks. Job Requirements: Proficiency in software application development using languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or C#. Experience with database technologies (e.g., Elastic, MySQL, SQL Server). Understanding of CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) and source-code control (e.g., Git, GitOps). Knowledge of infrastructure management frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef). Familiarity with containerisation platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm). Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Ability to integrate security controls into engineering workflows. Understanding of software and system validation, and test principles. Benefits: Opportunity to work on significant and challenging projects within the Defence & Security sector. Access to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure in a technology-first environment. Professional development and training opportunities. A collaborative and mission-focused work atmosphere. If you are an experienced Software Developer looking for an opportunity to contribute to national security and work with state-of-the-art technology, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the Defence & Security sector.

DV Cleared Security Architect 700- 800 per day Outside IR35 Long-Term Contract Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a highly classified defence programme, delivering security architecture across complex secure infrastructure, networks and mission-critical platforms. This is an opportunity to work on a long-term programme at the heart of UK national security, helping to design, assure and accredit secure environments that support critical operational capabilities. The Role As the Security Architect, you will be responsible for defining and assuring security architectures across highly secure IT and network environments. Working alongside infrastructure, network and systems engineering teams, you will ensure solutions are secure by design and compliant with MOD and NCSC security standards. You'll play a key role in security assurance, risk management and accreditation activities throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities Design and develop security architectures for secure infrastructure and network environments. Produce high and low-level security architecture documentation. Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments and vulnerability analysis. Define security controls aligned to Secure by Design principles. Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities. Work closely with infrastructure, network and engineering teams to embed security throughout delivery. Ensure compliance with MOD, NCSC and industry security standards. Provide technical guidance on secure infrastructure, identity, cryptography and boundary protection technologies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Architect within Defence, MOD, National Security or other highly secure environments. Strong understanding of secure infrastructure, network and platform security architectures. Experience designing and securing enterprise network environments. Expertise in: Network segmentation and security zoning Firewalls, IDS/IPS and boundary protection PKI, cryptography and key management Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure by Design principles Threat modelling and security risk assessment Experience producing security architecture artefacts and supporting security accreditation activities. Good knowledge of: NCSC guidance JSP 440 MOD security policies Defence assurance frameworks Desirable CISSP SABSA TOGAF CCP/Security Architecture certifications Experience working on classified defence or secure government programmes. Security Clearance Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential. Due to the nature of the programme, only candidates holding active DV clearance can be considered. Contract Details 700- 800 per day Outside IR35 Long-term contract Full-time onsite in Hampshire Immediate interview availability This is an excellent opportunity for a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a major defence programme delivering secure, mission-critical technology within one of the UK's most sensitive environments.

Senior Azure Platform Engineer - Farnborough (Hybrid) - SC Cleared - Salary up to 65,000 We're looking for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, cloud-native platforms for highly regulated and mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to work with modern Azure technologies, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code and automation, helping to build resilient platforms that support some of the UK's most important programmes. The Role As a Senior Azure Platform Engineer, you'll take ownership of designing, building and supporting secure Azure infrastructure while working alongside architects, software engineers and delivery teams to create scalable, resilient cloud platforms. You'll play a key role in improving platform reliability, security and automation while helping shape technical direction across cloud infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure across Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, networking, storage and databases Building secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity using technologies such as Virtual WAN, VPNs and BGP routing Implementing Azure security best practices including RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud and network segmentation Designing and maintaining Kubernetes environments for secure, scalable application deployments Building and improving CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and automation tooling Implementing monitoring and observability across cloud platforms Driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort Supporting engineering teams with platform best practices and cloud adoption Continuously improving platform performance, resilience and security as the environment evolves. What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: 5+ years' experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering or similar cloud infrastructure roles Strong Azure expertise, ideally supported by AZ-104 and AZ-305 certifications Excellent knowledge of Azure networking including Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, BGP, NSGs and Private Endpoints Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Experience with Terraform and HashiCorp tooling such as Vault or Packer Experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD or similar Strong Git and version control knowledge A passion for automation and modern DevOps practices Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams Experience with JFrog products, Coder or additional cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud would be advantageous but isn't essential. Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and continuously improving the platforms they build. What's On Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working Annual bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Life assurance Generous pension contribution Ongoing professional development and training support Modern office facilities including on-site gym, caf , restaurant and collaborative breakout spaces. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Senior Azure Platform Engineer - Farnborough (Hybrid) - SC Cleared - Salary up to 65,000

We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They are looking for a Splunk SIEM Engineer with active SC Clearance in place to design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. You will need to demonstrate your Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: you need proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. In order to apply, you must have active SC Level Clearance in place. You must be able to evidence skills in Splunk Enterprise Admin and development. You will be proficient in Splunk Enterprise Security (SIEM) - administering, managing, and maintaining SIEM. Experienced in developing use cases/correlation searches. You will be proficient in data models. Have hands-on knowledge and understanding of Splunk Cloud. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Sentinel. Hands-on CI/CD tools like Gitlab, Jenkins etc. Proficiency in Cribl Stream is expected. Awareness/experience of the following is an advantage - Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerised environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK with active SC Level Clearance will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Cheshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior DevOps Engineer Clearance required: BPSS + SC Transfer (7 weeks) Nationality requirement: UK Passport Holder Location: Remote Sector: Public End user: Client Job Description: Looking for an Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer with strong Azure and Azure DevOps experience to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and platform solutions. The role is at a G7 level at the Home Office. The successful candidate must be eligible for SC Clearance, be comfortable working independently, and have experience operating within large, multi-supplier delivery environments. Experience with the Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous. Essential Technical Skills: Azure or AWS skills Networking, security, monitoring, and alerting Experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure Hands-on experience with: o Azure Logic Apps o Azure Functions o Azure Data Factory (ADF) o Vnets, Private endpoints Infrastructure as Code: Terraform ARM Templates Azure DevOps: Azure Boards, Repos, Artifacts, and Pipelines Creation and maintenance of YAML pipelines Security, governance, and platform administration Scripting & Automation: Python PowerShell Desirable Technical Skills: Microsoft Power Platform Microsoft Dynamics 365 Experience deploying and supporting Power Platform solutions and Dynamics 365 environments Key Skills & Experience: Experience working in Agile delivery teams and CI/CD environments Ability to design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions Understanding of how logical solution designs translate into infrastructure implementations Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to collaborate effectively within large, multi-supplier teams and complex delivery environments Clearance Requirements: Must be eligible for and willing to undergo SC Clearance

hackajob is collaborating with Kainos to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we're transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people-first culture , where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger. Working within our Defence and National Security accounts you will be working on some of the most challenging and critically important projects working across various cloud technologies. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS: As a Senior Platform Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you'll be responsible for leading with the design of significant components of a modern digital service platform including its automation, build, deployment and support. It's a fast-paced environment and you'll be trusted to make sound, reasoned decisions. You'll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues that will help you to learn, develop and grow. Your key responsibilities will include: • Working as part of a team - You'll work alongside colleagues in engineering, testing, consulting, product management and security capabilities to build, test and deploy software of the highest quality. • Using technology for positive impact - You'll ensure the latest technologies are employed appropriately to extract maximum user and business benefit. You'll ensure alignment to industry standards and best practices. • Putting people first - you'll support your colleagues and facilitate an inclusive DevOps culture in all that you do. • Finding your voice - As a respected voice within your team and to our customers, you'll drive conversations and decisions to ensure services are scalable, secure, reliable and performant. • Supporting services through Live Operation - Getting services into production is just the beginning with the fun truly starting when real users start interacting with the service you've built. You'll make sure the service is available, secure and performant as you strive to continuously improve it. • Becoming a Role Model - You'll embody the Kainos values and be the person people look up to. You'll proactively coach and mentor more junior members of the team. • Pushing the boundaries - Through exposure to technology you may develop specialisms and choose to pivot your career in a certain direction. MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS • We all work in teams here in Kainos - a proven ability of strong team skills, including working in a multi-disciplinary team is crucial • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to other technical people, and sometimes to non-technical people. • Significant expertise in: o Use of multiple configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and automation tools. o Fluency in least one of the following: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy. • Expertise in using multiple automation tools and at least one of: Powershell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, Groovy • Demonstrable experience in: o Designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting significant components within a modern digital service platform in production environments. o Producing designs that are scalable, resilient, efficient, secure, cost-effective and minimise lock-in. o Contributing to technical decisions and direction in a collaborative team environment, including architecture, estimation, product planning, user story/requirement creation and advocating MVP. o Implementing modern Continuous Delivery processes for releasing software for releasing software to production. o Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. security, elasticity, performance. o Using public cloud platform(s) to solve business problems (AWS or Azure). o Applying configuration management, infrastructure provisioning and container orchestration tooling to solve business problems. o Using modern version control systems including git. o Debugging complex problems across multiple servers, services and tools - you can find the needle in the haystack. DESIRABLE • Third level - or equivalent - qualification in a related discipline. • Obtained mid-level certification with a public cloud provider (AWS/Azure). • Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and with wider non-technical audiences. • Experience of cloud-native SaaS and PaaS technologies. • We are passionate about developing people - experience in managing, mentoring and coaching junior members of staff is important Embracing our differences At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

Fulltime on site role in Ipswich MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY Up to £100,000 basic salary A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer fulltime in Ipswich on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies click apply for full job details